Dr. Cooper is the Dean of Academics and teaches Origins. She graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Biology, the University of Denver with a MS in Biology and the University of Washington with a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior. As the Dean of Academics, she provides support to our faculty, plans and develops K-12 curriculum, oversees student academic advising and college counseling, and supports special programs for students. This is Dr. Cooper’s ninth year on staff at Summit.